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| FRUITS – THEIR NUTRITIONAL VALUE
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Properties:
It is a sour and astringent fruit.
Usefulness:
It acts as a laxative and thirst quencher. Juice of lemon with honey is useful for vomiting and indigestion. It is rich is citric acid and Vitamin C. It improves the flavor and taste of various dishes.
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FOOD VALUE
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| Moisture | 85.0% |
| Protein | 1.0% |
| Fat | 0.9% |
| Fibre |
1.7% |
| Minerals | 0.3% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.1% |
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MINERALS AND VITAMINS
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| Calcium | 70mg |
| Phosphorus | 10mg |
| Iron | 2.3mg |
| Vitamin C |
39mg |
Small amount of
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